Lead Software Engineer, (Python/Flask)

Salesforce; India; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 8,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Salesforce is seeking an experienced software leader to design and scale enterprise-grade platforms. You will own IaC across AWS, Azure, and GCP, build Flask-based microservices, and ensure secure, observable APIs.

You will integrate with Informatica IICS, containerize services with Docker/Kubernetes, and drive AI-assisted development with leading tools. The role requires 10+ years in software, 5+ years in Flask, and hyperscaler certs with 3+ years in DevOps.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of total experience in software development and engineering.
• 5+ years of Flask development (Python).
• Certified in at least one of the hyperscalers (AWS, Azure, GCP, Snowflake) and 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Preferred experience of 3+ years in DevOps / Cloud Operations / Application Maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain enterprise-grade platforms supporting hundreds of engineers.
• Own Infrastructure as Code across AWS, Azure, and GCP via containerization.
• Build scalable Python microservices and internal platforms using Flask.
• Develop and maintain production-quality serf service apps within the platform.
• Design secure REST APIs with authentication, authorization, observability, and monitoring.
• Integrate enterprise applications using Informatica IICS (CDI, CAI) and rapidly adopt additional integration modules.
• Build highly available containerized services using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Troubleshoot production issues across networking, cloud infrastructure, containers, CI/CD pipelines, APIs, and enterprise integrations.
• Apply DevSecOps principles, including secrets management, IAM, vulnerability remediation, and policy automation.
• Partner with architects and engineering leadership to improve platform reliability and developer productivity.
• Drive AI-assisted software development using Cursor, Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, or similar tools while maintaining production-quality standards.
• Mentor engineers and establish engineering best practices.

Skills

Python

Flask

API design

DevOps

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Docker

Kubernetes

Informatica IICS

Job description

Job Category

User Experience

About Salesforce

Salesforce is the #1 AI CRM, where humans with agents drive customer success together. Here, ambition meets action. Tech meets trust. And innovation isn't a buzzword - it's a way of life. The world of work as we know it is changing and we're looking for Trailblazers who are passionate about bettering business and the world through AI, driving innovation, and keeping Salesforce's core values at the heart of it all.

Ready to level-up your career at the company leading workforce transformation in the agentic era? You're in the right place! Agentforce is the future of AI, and you are the future of Salesforce.

We support 800+ engineers, so every tool, script, and deployment you create can affect hundreds of developers. We are looking for someone who thrives in large-scale engineering environments and can own automation end-to-end with minimal supervision.

You'll be part of a team that builds and maintains internal applications and data platforms that help sales, engineering, operations, and leadership teams work more effectively.

Your work will have a direct impact on how teams access information, plan resources, and make business decisions. You will:

• Build reliable business applications that ensure important sales and operational data is captured, maintained, and easily accessible.
• Improve workforce and resource planning by developing tools that help teams manage requests, assignments, staffing, and operational activities.
• Work with large-scale data and integrations , connecting information across multiple systems and making it available through useful applications and dashboards.
• Automate and simplify business processes by replacing manual or disconnected workflows with scalable, user-friendly solutions.
• Enable better decision-making by providing leaders and teams with accurate, timely data for forecasting, planning, and reporting.
• Develop intelligent capabilities such as recommendations, data matching, notifications, and AI-assisted workflows that improve productivity and data quality.

Responsibilities:

• Design, build, and maintain enterprise-grade platforms supporting hundreds of engineers.
• Own Infrastructure as Code across AWS, Azure, and GCP via containerization.
• Build scalable Python microservices and internal platforms using Flask.
• Develop and maintain production-quality serf service apps within the platform.
• Design secure REST APIs with authentication, authorization, observability, and monitoring.
• Integrate enterprise applications using Informatica IICS (CDI, CAI) and rapidly adopt additional integration modules.
• Build highly available containerized services using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Troubleshoot production issues across networking, cloud infrastructure, containers, CI/CD pipelines, APIs, and enterprise integrations.
• Apply DevSecOps principles, including secrets management, IAM, vulnerability remediation, and policy automation.
• Partner with architects and engineering leadership to improve platform reliability and developer productivity.
• Drive AI-assisted software development using Cursor, Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, or similar tools while maintaining production-quality standards.
• Mentor engineers and establish engineering best practices.

Qualifications :

• 10+ years of Total experience
• 5+ years of Flask development (Python)
• Certified in at least one of the hyperscalers (AWS, Azure, GCP, Snowflake) and 3+ years of relevant experience
• Preferred experience of 3+ years in DevOps / Cloud Operations / Application Maintenance

Unleash Your Potential

When you join Salesforce, you'll be limitless in all areas of your life. Our benefits and resources support you to find balance and be your best , and our AI agents accelerate your impact so you can do your best . Together, we'll bring the power of Agentforce to organizations of all sizes and deliver amazing experiences that customers love.

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